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The University is committed to the health of all staff.

Active UTAS:

Join one of the programs provided by Active UTAS

Exertime:

During 2012 the University will be supporting a new program called Exertime developed by Human Movement Researchers Drs Dean Cooley and Scott Pederson.

Find out more about the program and register your interest today

Flu Vaccinations:

The University offers free Flu Vaccinations to staff annually.  The vaccinations are provided by experienced health professionals from an external workplace health provider.

Staff are required to download a consent form, accessed from the external health providers online booking system to give to the health professional before their vaccination.  Staff who are concerned about accessing this service are asked to consult with their own medical practioner for advice.

This service is offered to all staff statewide.

Health Surveillance:

The current Tasmanian Work Health and Safety Legislation details specific requirements for health surveillance:

1. Work Health Safety Act 2012 (Section 19 (3)(g)

19. Primary duty of care

      (3) A person conducting a business or undertaking must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable –

(g) that the health of workers and the conditions at the workplace are monitored for the purpose of preventing illness or injury of workers arising from the conduct of the business or undertaking

2. Work Health Safety Regulations 2012 for:

  • Noise - Audiometric Testing S 58
  • Hazardous Chemicals S368 - 378
  • Lead S405 - 418
  • Asbestos S435 - 444 
3.  Codes of Practice: